Sheriff Recruit Training

Block I

The first block of training (10 weeks) takes place at JIBC. It places heavy emphasis on the skills necessary to perform the role of a Deputy Sheriff which include, driver training, firearms, force options, communications, legal studies, report writing, controlled access points, and physical fitness.

Block II

In Block II, the recruit embarks on a maximum 6-week field based training program.  During this field-training component, the recruit works with or under the direction of a specially trained deputy sheriff known as a training officer, who will also complete a recruit evaluation.

Recruits are employees of the Court Services Branch of the Ministry of Attorney General and receive a training wage while completing the SRT. Individuals attending from outside the Lower Mainland are eligible for travel and accommodation costs.

During training you will attend the following courses:

In order to progress to the rank of Deputy Sheriff, recruits must successfully complete the SRT, including:

• Achieving mastery in each component of the training program to the level required by the curriculum;
• Full-time attendance for length of program;
• Completion of homework assignments;
• Completion of pre-course assignments;
• Possible attendance on one or two Saturdays or evening classes during the nine week program; and
• Successfully complete the field based training program.

For more details, download the Sheriff Recruit Training Information Package.

Last updated February 8, 2012